San Diego Divorce Attorneys Blog
Cracking the Code on Attorney/Client Privilege
Many people don’t realize that the attorney/client privilege applies to all attorney/client relationships, even those existing within family law. For instance, when a spouse hires a divorce attorney, they should feel comfortable disclosing the full truth to their attorney without fear that it will be divulged to other parties, even to their spouse’s opposing legal team.
While the attorney/client privilege is a pillar of the American judicial system, there are some instances when states have to refine the law and add exceptions to the rule. We’ve outlined the client/attorney privilege as it affects California family law.
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For many parents who disagree on child custody, family law mediation can be a step in the right direction. Mediation is a last-chance effort to establish agreeable terms and avoid litigation.
One of the important steps in finalizing a divorce is determining how to divide property between the two spouses. In some cases, the division of property can be simple and straightforward. However, it’s possible for complications to arise. It can be helpful to understand the top five ways to protect your assets during a divorce in California to avoid these situations.
After you finalize a divorce, the hope is that you won’t have to deal with issues with your ex-spouse any longer. Unfortunately, divorce isn’t always the end for some people. This can be especially true when children are involved. If you were married with minor children, it’s likely that child custody came up as a term of the divorce. If you’re struggling with the terms of your child custody outcome, here are several tips for navigating disputes in California.
You’ve been served divorce papers, and you’re not sure what to do next. Navigating a divorce can be stressful and confusing due to the emotional implications of the process alone. Moreover, every divorce is different, so it can be difficult to know what to expect out of the process. Depending on the unique facets of your marriage, divorce settlements can involve any number of terms and conditions.
Separated parents face challenges in co-parenting, but it becomes almost unmanageable when dealing with an especially troublesome ex. Shared custody and decision-making become emotionally exhausting when your ex-partner demonstrates uncooperative behavior and manipulation while creating continuous conflict. We can give you tips about how to co-parent with a difficult ex.
Spousal support, or alimony, isn’t mandatory following a California divorce. Yet, divorce is a complicated process, and if one partner makes more money than the other, a California court may require alimony payments. Post-divorce settlements may call for spousal support that impacts your finances over the long term. A knowledgeable family law attorney can help discuss specific spousal support requirements in California.
Life and career changes can require one parent to move farther away after a divorce. Short or temporary moves may not require modifying the existing child custody or child support order, but a long-distance move could make the current parenting plan untenable. By understanding the basics of California’s child custody laws, you can prevent unneeded litigation.
In California, grandparents may find themselves in situations where they must step in and become primary caregivers for their grandkids. This frequently occurs when the child’s parents are unable or unwilling to care for them due to factors such as substance misuse, incarceration, or death.
Child custody is a sensitive issue, which is why there are some important guidelines that family law judges are required to follow when making a